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鲲鹏

kūn péngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
kun 鯤|鲲[kūn] and peng 鵬|鹏[Péng], mythological beasts / peng, a gigantic bird transformed from the kun
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

鯤鵬 鲲鹏 [kun1 peng2] /kun 鯤|鲲[kun1] and peng 鵬|鹏[Peng2], mythological beasts/peng, a gigantic bird transformed from the kun/

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Other forms in these source records: 鯤鵬

  • 鲲
    kūn

    fry (newly hatched fish) / legendary giant fish that could transform into a giant bird 鵬|鹏[Péng]

  • 鹏
    Péng

    Peng, large fabulous bird / roc

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